Annual Meeting

YEAR 2025 AUDIT REPORT TOWN OF OCONTO Spring Election will be April 7, 2026, Polls will open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Annual Town Meeting will be called to order at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at the Town of Oconto Town Hall located at 6120 Cream City Road. PHONE: 920-834-0280 TOWN BOARD MEETINGS ARE 2ND MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH TOWN BOARD: Patrick Scanlan, Chairman 834-4351 Paul Pansier, Supervisor I 834-3539 Chad Van Hulle, Supervisor II 604-3339 Mandy Leonard, Treasurer 373-6270 Lori Scanlan, Clerk 834-4351 SANITARY DISTRICT #1 Kim McDonald, Chairperson 373-7455 COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEET LAST MONDAY OF MONTH AS NEEDED Tom Bitters, Chairman 834-4277 RECYCLING CENTER HOURS (6608 Elm Grove School Rd.) Friday: 2 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. PROCEEDINGS OF ANNUAL MEETING APRIL 15, 2025 7 pm at Town of Oconto Town Hall 6120 Cream City Road, Oconto The Annual meeting for the Town of Oconto was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairman Patrick Scanlan. Present: Supervisor Paul Pansier, Clerk Lori Scanlan, Supervisor Chad Van Hulle, Treasurer Mandy Leonard. All others present signed the registry. (7 town residents 5 town board members for a total of 12) The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chairman stated that the votes need to be tallied by voice, show of hands, standing, etc. Motion by T. Bitters, 2nd by D. Schroeder to tally by show of hands. 12 ayes, 0 nays M/C. OLD BUSINESS: Minutes of Annual Meeting held on April 16, 2024, are located at front of Annual Audit Report. Motion made by T. Bitters, 2nd by D. Schroeder to accept minutes as printed and dispense with reading of minutes. 12 ayes, 0 nays M/C Treasurer Leonard gave a summary of the Financial Report located in the Annual Report. Motion made by P. Pansier, 2nd by Tom Bitters to accept and approve the Financial Report for the year 2024 (Jan.1, 2024 through Dec. 31, 2024) as printed in the Annual Report. 12 ayes, 0 nays. M/C. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman reminded everyone a burning permit is needed, and you must call in and report that you are burning to the fire department (834-7775) and Sheriff Department (834-6900). Phone numbers to call DNR are located in the center of permit. Call to see if burning is allowed on that day and/or check DNR’s website as well. Permits available at Robert’s Hometown. Once the burning ban is lifted, then please be sure to get permits as needed for burning. Permits are good for one full year. Chairman reported on year 2024 road work: Brushing was done in several areas of the town. Winter maintenance was $33,217.88. Reconstruction of Logtown Road by Duame Sand & Gravel was $145,233.00 and Oconto County Highway Department (asphalt) was $54,597.98. Second lift of asphalt will be done this year. Military Road engineering work will be done this year and anticipated project work in the year 2026-2027. ARIP (Agriculture Road Improvement Program) was denied for Cream City Road project. Crack filling was done on the town hall parking lot, Airport Road, Funk Road. Shouldering of Rangeline Road was done. Road rating will be done this spring and roads rated according to need. Recycling Center Hours currently are Friday from 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:45 p.m. The wages to be paid for hours currently are as follows: Recycling Attendant in Charge rate of pay currently $21 hr. Motion by T. Bitters 2nd by D Schroeder to stay the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays. M/C The Chief Inspector rate of pay currently is $21 hr. Motion by L Scanlan, 2nd by P Pansier to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays Election worker pay is currently $20.00 hr. Motion by L Scanlan, 2nd by M Leonard to keep it the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays M/C Man, hour worker pay is currently $20 hr. Motion by P Pansier, 2nd by B. Van Hulle to stay the same. 12 ayes 0 nays M/C Page 2 Mileage is currently at $ .67/mile. Motion by P Scanlan, 2nd by D. Schroeder to stay the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Truck is currently $15.00 per hour. Motion by T Bitters, 2nd by D. Schroeder to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Tractor/skid loader is currently $31.00 per hour. Motion by T Bitters, 2nd by P Pansier to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Chainsaw is currently at $11.00 hr. Motion by T Bitters, 2nd by P Pansier to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Brush Hog/Trimmer/Mower/snow blower is currently at $17.00 hr. Motion by P Pansier, 2nd by D. Schroeder to keep the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays, M/C Town board hourly rate when performing work outside of duties as board member is $20. Motion by P Scanlan, 2nd by P Pansier to remain the same. 12 ayes, 0 nays M/C Town board wages are set in even number years for the next year’s (April of odd number year) town board election. No action taken. Motion made by D. Schroeder, 2nd by T. Bitters that it be the Town Board’s right to transfer funds as they see fit within accounts. 12 ayes, 0 nays. M/C. Library apportionment update: Deb Schroeder worked tirelessly on library committees regarding the future of library funding and the impact to towns on the Brown County yearly bill and future funding. Tom Bitters also helped raise awareness regarding the impact on towns with this yearly assessment. This is now tied into the County budget and we will see the result of their hard work when budgets are presented this fall. Next Annual meeting will be held on THIRD Tuesday in April which is April 21, 2026, at 7:00pm at the Town of Oconto Town Hall. Chairman thanked the town residents in attendance for their support. Motion made by L. Scanlan, 2nd by P. Pansier to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. M/C. 12 ayes, 0 nays. M/C. Respectfully Submitted, Clerk, Lori Scanlan Chairman, Patrick Scanlan Supervisor I Paul Pansier Supervisor II Chad Van Hulle Treasurer Mandy Leonard FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE TOWN OF OCONTO BOARD OF AUDIT Y/E 12/31/2025 Cash on Hand, January 1, 2025 $ 3,408.48 Cash on Hand, December 31, 2025 $165,169.23 MONTH DEPOSITS ORDERS 2025 JANUARY 153,645.25 49,182.99 FEBRUARY 152,799.73 62,126.06 MARCH 11,992.61 47,399.26 APRIL 77,280.84 48,053.34 MAY 816.14 43,645.72 JUNE 3,181.47 16,550.94 JULY 66,080.22 52,517.19 AUGUST 107,130.90 107,262.53 SEPTEMBER 214.48 34,017.71 OCTOBER 39,501.57 65,170.79 NOVEMBER 107,700.05 19,662.49 DECEMBER 1,035.87 14,029.36 TOTALS 721,379.13 559,618.38 CASH BALANCE SUMMARY REPORT 1-1-25 through 12-31-25 Balance (checkbook) 1-1-25 $ 3,408.48 Total of recorded receipts: $ 721,379.13 Total of recorded checks: $ 559,618.38 Balance on 12-31-25 $ 165,169.23 CUSTODIAL TAX ACCOUNT Beginning balance 1-1-25 $ 768,800.00 Receipts: $2,086,906.03 Disbursements $1,794,081.52 Balance at 12-31-2025 $1,061,624.51 We, the Town Board of Audit, of the Town of Oconto, examined the books of the Clerk and the Treasurer, of the Town of Oconto, for the period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, and find the same to balance. Dated this 12th day of January 2026. COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING COMMITTEE The Comprehensive Planning Committee’s board consists of: Chairman Tom Bitters, Secretary Doug Schroeder Committee Members: Jerry Peters, Robert Van Hulle and Lori Scanlan. The CPC met 3 times during the year 2025: March 2025 Rezone Patrick/Jaelyn Scanlan Rezone Verton Kropf Conditional Use Verton Kropf June 2025 Land Division/CSM Robert & John Baierl June 2025 Conditional Use Chris Van Kilsdonk The Comprehensive Planning Committee meets the last Monday of the month should there be CSM/Rezones/Conditional use requests submitted. This meeting is open to the public and is held at 6 pm at the Town of Oconto Town Hall, 6120 Cream City Road, Oconto, WI 54153. All meeting notices were posted at least 48 hours before the meeting. Tom Bitters Chairman Town of Oconto 2025 Annual Report Sanitary District #1 We are busy trying to get a set up date for the bioxide additive to Pensaukee to try to eliminate the odor at the Frog Pond Lift Station. Hopefully by January the pump is installed and we are ready to go as the chemical is added in the summer months. Online payments are working. We have implemented the $3.00 service charge for mailing & any questions can be directed to me and we will get you set up. We hated to do this but it is less paperwork, and saves the District postage. Late payments can also be accepted this way. We have added a few new customers this year. WPS finished the new gas lines on County N along the Bay. Happy Holidays from all of us on the board and have a prosperous 2026. Kim McDonald-Chairman townofoconto.sd2@gmail.com 920-373-7455 Maintenance-Bay Area Maintenance- Mike Dewindt Any problems w/grinder pump alarms, maintenance 920-405-6637 or 920-373-1937 (leave message) Marcia James-Secretary/Treasurer 920-604-2874 townofoconto.sd1@gmail.com Cathi Connell-Commissioner-920-604-1377 Kim McDonald Chairman Town of Oconto Sanitary District #1 2026 TAX ROLL STATE 0 COUNTY 682,894 SANITARY DISTRICT #1 21,418 TOWN 367,145 LENA SCHOOL DISTRICT 217,552 OCONTO SCHOOL DISTRICT 1,240,939 NWTC 120,801 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS TOTAL 2,650,749 SUMMARY OF BUDGET FOR 2026 EXPENDITURES $ REVENUES $ General Government 165,824 State Shared Revenue 120,497 Public Safety 79,693 Highway Aid 165,311 Transportation 1,141,750 Licenses Issued 800 Payroll taxes 16,500 Other 681,515 Total $1,403,767 Total $968,123 2026 Total Anticipated Revenue 968,123 Total Anticipated Cash on Hand (1-1-26) 108,339 2026 Town Tax 367,145 Total (Revenue) 1,443,607 Total Anticipated Expenditures 1,403,767 ACTUAL ESTIMATED BALANCE 12-31-26 39,840 BUDGET COMPARISONS: 2024 2025 2026 % CHANGE Expenditures 631,521 703,674 1,403,767 99.49 Revenue & Surplus(checking) 345,523 345,028 1,076,462 180.59 Property Tax for Town 294,801 362,116 367,145 0 Total Balance 8,803 3,470 39,840 Board of Commissioners of Public Lands Loan New Town Hall Building: Built November 2012 Loan Amount: $ 300,000.00 Prior Payments (Years 2014 thru 2025) $255,461.14 Last Payment 2-12-25 $ 23,223.74 Balance on loan remaining as of 12-31--25 $121,729.55 Next payment due March 15, 2026 $ 23,223.74